places one elementary school Security for the population Aid organizations supply the required danger prevention for the population and all persons, buildings, waterways, real assets and so on that are found within the town. Land rescue services In the field of emergency health response, the aid organizations BRK (Bavarian Red Cross) and the Malteser Hilfsdienst (MHD, ≈ Order of Malta Ambulance Corps) supply the rescue service on land under public law for the town and for the district of Bamberg. Moreover, these two aid organizations supply medical units for the district’s protection in case of disaster. The Bavarian Red Cross, Bamberg chapter, has a medical readiness plan, the BRK Bereitschaft Bamberg 3/Hallstadt. This is, among other things, responsible for the Hallstadt municipal area for the Bavarian Red Cross’s medical work. Water rescue services In the field of emergency health response on the town’s waterways, the Kreiswasserwacht (“District Water Watch”) Bamberg is represented by the Hallstadt chapter. It staffs the Hallstadt swimming pool in the summer months on weekends and holidays, complementing the pool’s lifeguards. Personalities Kaspar Schleibner (1863-1931), art professor and painter Robert Pfleger (1906-1971), chemist and pharmaceutical entrepreneur References External links Official website Bamberg (district)